Trout Decoy, Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951)

Trout Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951) Cadillac, MI, c. 1930 7 in. long Original paint with fishing wear, varnish line on right side. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

Two Trout Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951) Cadillac, MI, c. 1930 9 in. and 6 in. long The larger fish is in original paint with fishing wear. The smaller fish appears to be in old fishing repaint. Proven

Yellow Perch Oscar W. Peterson (1887-1951) Cadillac, MI, c. 1930 7 in. long Original paint with heavy fishing wear. Provenance: The Johnson Collection

A third period decoy (circa 1925-1934) example from this master decoy maker, Oscar Peterson (1887-1951). Measuring 8 3/4" long, with trademark dome tack eyes, form, side and dorsal fin shapes and "The

Cadillac, MI, Exact Fish featured on pg 55 "Michigan's Master Carver Oscar W. Peterson by Ron Fritz" large tack eyes, excellent original paint with very little wear, a few minor paint flakes, overall

Cadillac, MI, tack eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, original paint with coat of varnish, some flaking & wear, nice working example, 7"L x 1.125"T x .625"W, est. 600 - 900

Brook trout fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. 9.375" x 1" wide x 1.75" tall. Dome tack eyes.

Brook trout fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. A rare design with red spots, dome tack eyes. Measures 9" long x 5.75" x 1.75".

Folk Art Carved and Painted Fish Spearing Decoy. Attributed to Oscar Peterson (1894-1951, Cadillac, Michigan). Peterson was a guide and maker of many of the fish decoys that he and his clients used to

Fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Brook trout with painted, tack eyes. So called "cut gill" model. Measures 7" long, 1.25" tall, .6" wide.

Cadillac, MI, painted eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, strong original paint with very little wear, nice detail throughout with additional blood trail coming from the gills, Pete Si

Likely by Oscar Peterson, part of a collection from Beulah, Michigan, early decoys including one trout fish example, Largest 8" long, all weighted. From the lifetime collection of living folk artist D

WHIMSICAL TROUT TRADE SIGN, depicting a leaping trout with a small trout in its mouth. Carved fins and open mouth. “OSCAR PETERSON FISH DECOYS SOLD HERE” painted on old board. Retains chain for ha

Brook trout, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Domed hexagon tack eyes. 9" long x 1.5" tall x .75" wide. Notes: Decoy

American (Michigan), mid-20th Century. Cut and painted steel by Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan. 10"h. 11"w.

Cadillac, MI, tack eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, period 3-4, strong original paint, great crazed surface & patina, 8.75"L x .75"W x 1.25"T, est. 2,000 - 4,000

Cadillac, MI, tack eyes, carved tail & metal fins, dual lead chambers, good original paint on the body with a tail repair, 2 small spear marks to top of back, 7"L x .75"W x .875"T, est. 800 - 1,200

Important brook trout, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan. Carved eye model with extra fancy, almost presentation quality paint. Measuring an impressive 12 1/4" x 2" x 1 1/8". Deep gill cut extending

A very rare and desirable early trout, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Large carved eye with carved gill and mouth. A salmon colored belly. White spots along darkened bac

Very rare musky fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Painted eye model. With carved gills and mouth. 7.25" x 1" tall x .5" wide. Provenance: Michaan collection. Li

Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Tack eyes. 7" x 1.25" tall x .75" wide. Provenance Steven Michaan collection. Literature "American Fish Decoys," Steven

Pike fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Tack eyes. 6.5" x 1" x .5". Provenance Steven Michaan collection. Literature "American Fish Decoys," Steven Michaan, p. 1

Pike fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 2nd quarter 20th century. Dome tack eyes with white bear paw decoration on sides. 9" x 1.5" tall x 7/8" wide.

Perch fish decoy, Oscar Peterson, Cadillac, Michigan, 1st quarter 20th century. Domed brass eyes with additional dot painting along the seven black bars on body. 5 5/8" x 1 1/8" tall x 5/8" wide. Prov